The average train between Trier and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Trier to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Trier and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 9:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trier is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Trier to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Trier to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Trier to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Trier and Gelsenkirchen is 196.7 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 16m.